Russian strikes put Syrian rebel enclave in firing line
A week of Russian air strikes on Syria has left residents of the rebel-held town of Talbiseh, a strategic enclave of opposition to President Bashar al-Assad, braced for a wider ground assault. Hundreds of families have fled after days of bombardment on Talbiseh and neighboring towns and villages under rebel control. People avoid big gatherings, including public prayer in mosques, schools are closed and streets are quiet. When Russian warplanes approach, sirens send the few people who venture out scurrying home. "People have become very ...
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